On Separating the Art from the Artist (Spoiler Warning: I Can't)

Another recycled Substrack post, which I started to discuss engaging with my nerdy hobbies in a conscious, mindful manner. A bit dated by now, but I still wanted to post it here.

 

Content warning for #MeToo and SA being mentioned.

 

With the various instances of authors and other celebrities turning out to be pieces of shit, the discussion of separating the art from the artist comes up again and again. Considering this is a new platform for me and yet another controversy has arisen, these are my two cents.

 

I guess it’s really difficult for famous people to not be horrible people.
 

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